Camps and Youth Programs
Explore, Create and Play With Us
U of R Camps and Youth Programs offer the perfect blend of fun, learning, and adventure for the children in your life – newborns through to age18! Plus, explore the many programs offered during the year like private music lessons, swimming lessons or coding programs. From thrilling outdoor activities and creative arts to science experiments and team sports, there’s something for everyone.
Your child can explore an interest or develop their passion with interactive, hands-on, and engaging activities at a camp, a workshop or season-long programs.
Our experienced and enthusiastic staff are often U of R students or alumni and are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where youth can explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.
Create Lifelong Skills and Interests
Give your child the opportunity to spark a love of coding, swimming, sport, singing, performing or experimenting when they're young. Not sure if you are ready to commit? Start with a camp or a short program, then cultivate that interest with more in-depth discover and skill development with a season- or year-long program. These skills and interests can stay with your child or teen as they create and explore throughout their lives!
Learn Independence, Self-reliance, and Leadership
Being away from home helps children gain a sense of independence in a supportive and nurturing setting and helps them develop confidence. The lessons learned at U of R camps and programs last a lifetime and will help your child grow into a well-rounded adult. Plus, they can meet new people and develop social skills as they interact with peers, foster friendships, enagage in teamwork, and learn leadership skills.
Let the adventure begin!
Options! Classes, Camps, PD Days and Lessons
Classes and Lessons
Options are nearly endless for ways your child can explore, develop, create, and play throughout the year!
Programming length varies from a few days, a few weeks, a few months or year-long. Choose from individual activities or lessons or be part of a group. Find what fits for you and your family.
Camps at the U of R
The U of R is your one-stop-shop for summer, spring and winter break camps. There are dozens of camps to choose from covering so many different activities and interests your camper will love. Here are a few...
sports, physical activity, and physical literacy
swimming, lacrosse, soccer, football, and more
science
technology and coding
engineering
mathematics
STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math)
singing
dancing
musical theatre and acting
drawing and comic book design
arts and crafts
music and musical instruments, like guitar, piano, and more
animation
podcasting and journalism
Camps at the U of R
Conservatory Creative Camps
Learn, act and play.
Ages: 3-14
Offers: Summer, Spring, and Winter Camps
- Unleash your creativity
- Enjoy camps in the beautiful Wascana Park and close to downtown at the historic College Avenue Campus
- Sing, dance, act, draw, and more!
Summer Sports School
Participate and have fun!
Ages 4-12
Offers: Summer, Spring, Winter, and PD Day Camps
- Develop a passion for active living
- Increase physical literacy
- Participate in daily STEAM activities
- Includes swimming, lacrosse, soccer, and more!
EYES Camps
Educating Youth in Engineering and Sciences (EYES)
Ages 7-17
Offers: Summer, Winter, and Spring Camps
- Spark curiosity!
- Discover science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
- Be inspired by fun and engaging hands-on activities
Cougars and Rams Sports Camps
Get in the game!
Ages 2-18
- Improve skills and develop a love for sport
- Top quality instruction and coaching
- Learn from current student-athletes and coaching staff
New Beginnings
Youth Programming
Year-round Learning, Action, and Fun
Start your child's U of R journey with programs designed to instill a lifelong love of learning, creating, exploring, and trying new things!
At the U of R, your child or youth can:
- Learn to play an instrument
- Sing in a choir
- Act and sing on-stage
- Learn to play a sport
- Foster an active lifestyle
- Experiment
- Learn to swim
- Learn to code
- Develop math skills
All of this can be experienced in different ways throughout the year. With weekly classes, weekend clubs and more, you'll find unique opportunities for your child or youth to grow, learn, develop skills, experiment, create, and experience - all at the U of R!
Programs for Children and Youth
EYES Clubs
Fall and winter clubs for grades 2 to 8 expose youth to all aspects of science, technology, engineering and math.
Group Music Programs
Musical Theatre and Drama
Music for Early Learners
Movement & Dance
At the Conservatory, discover Flamenco or Contemporary dance. For ages 16+, find your movement and flair with a creative way to have fun and stay fit.